“‘L.A. worships everything and values nothing.’ That was something my lady said to me one day and I thought it was so funny I asked her if I could put it in the movie,” Gosling told Entertainment Tonight, referencing one of his character’s signature jazz-snob mantras. “She was kidding, but it’s a funny thing to say. I loved when she said it, because it’s funny enough to have some truth to it, you know? But it’s obviously a joke, so it just seemed appropriate for the movie.”

We hope Gosling remembers to provide credit where credit is due come Oscar night.